WLEX Logo
Watch Now
WLEX Logo
Local National Weather Sports Shop Scripps Watch Now
Watch Now
Close ×
Live Watch
Alerts
  • News
    • Kentucky Politics
    • Covering Kentucky
    • National News
    • Heroes Among Us
    • LEX 18 In-Depth
    • LEX 18 Investigates
    • Livestream/Videos
    • Positively LEX 18
    • Spotlight Series
    • News App
    • Submit Photo/Video
    • Vote in our LEX 18 Poll!
    • Contests
  • Weather
    • Daily Forecast
    • Hourly Forecast
    • MaxTrack Doppler
    • Radars and Forecast
    • Closings and Delays
    • Bill's Weather 101
    • Weather Bug Cams
    • Traffic
    • StormTracker Weather App
  • In Your Community
  • We Follow Through
  • The Price of Data
  • Best of the Bluegrass
  • Investigates
  • BBN Tonight
  • Contests
  • Send Photo/Video
  • Contact Us
  •  Manage Emails
  •  Apps
  •  Careers Search
  • lex18
  • lex18news/?hl=en
  • lex18news
  • UCeu1N74PUB5qo5qbx3aSgdw
  • @lex18news
  • News
  • Weather
  • In Your Community
  • Kentucky Data Centers: LEX News Special Coverage
  • We Follow Through
  • Investigates
  • BBN Tonight
  • Community
  • Best of the Bluegrass
  • Pet of the Day
  • 250Lex Week
  • Contests
  • Contact Us
  • Send Photo/Video
      • Covering Kentucky
        Police: 2 dead after Tuesday morning shooting at Nelson County home
        Rosemary Kelley
        Daily Forecast
        Sunshine and 70s this afternoon before rain, gusty winds return Wednesday
        Abby Summers
        Covering Kentucky
        No injuries reported after vehicle crashes into Somerset apartment
        WLEX Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky measles cases climb to 207; Christian County reports 66 cases
        WLEX Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Judge: Kim Davis failed to disclose assets amid efforts to collect judgment
        WLEX Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky judge denies misconduct allegations, asks commission to dismiss charges
        WLEX Web Staff
        Covering Kentucky
        FBI conducting court-authorized activity near former London mayor’s home
        WLEX Web Staff
        Daily Forecast
        Still Sunny and Warm Tuesday
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        ONE Lexington brings people, leaders together to discuss gun safety
        Kayleigh Randle
      • Laurel County officer shooting Nov. 9

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky State Police trooper shoots and kills man along I-75 South

        Rosemary Kelley
        GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        One Lexington broadens gun violence prevention to accidental shootings, suicide

        Ana Medina
        Beshear

        Covering Kentucky

        Beshear says he hasn’t made final decision on 2028 presidential run

        Karolina Buczek
      • National News

        • MLK Day

          Handwritten final draft of MLK's iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech to be auctioned

          Taylor O'Bier
        • Britain US Planes

          US moves aircraft from another UK military base amid potential threat for Iran

          Olly Barratt
        • House Republicans

          Jim Jordan defeats Steve Scalise to become House Republican minority leader

          Nathaniel Reed

        Scripps News
      • William Bowie Taylor

        Covering Kentucky

        Nicholasville police mourning former captain remembered for 'presence and wit'

        WLEX Web Staff
        Sentencing delayed in death of toddler Joshua Bowen

        Covering Kentucky

        2 sentenced to decades in prison in death of 20-month-old Joshua Bowen

        WLEX Web Staff
        police

        Covering Kentucky

        Mercer County grand jury indicts woman in husband’s shooting death

        WLEX Web Staff
      • 789345.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        More November-like weather for Friday

        Emily McKinney
        Bulan House Fire Nov. 2026.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Person taken to hospital after fire destroys Perry County home

        WLEX Web Staff
        James Huff Hearing

        Covering Kentucky

        Detective testifies about conflicting accounts in Lexington shooting case

      • SCHOOL LOCKDOWN 10

        Covering Kentucky

        Reported hunter near Jackson County schools was just leaves, deputies say

        WLEX Web Staff
        poster_8115a603267d46f4a4fd1815a7660cfb.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington nonprofit brings hundreds of meals directly to people in need

        Molly Demrow
        slot0.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        Sunshine and Dry Weather Returns Thursday

        Tom Ackerman
      • poster_d3c3ccf6575043e09151838f079e4779.jpeg

        Covering Kentucky

        Louisville marks one year since deadly UPS flight crash that killed 15

        Kayleigh Randle
        CIVIC ASSEMBLY.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington voters approve three charter changes from first civic assembly

        Ana Medina
        Screenshot 2026-11-04 173515.png

        Covering Kentucky

        "The work won't stop:" Mayor Gorton set for historic third term

        Drew Amman
      • DATA CENTERS.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Casey County approves data center moratorium

        WLEX Web Staff
        boy found safe search

        Covering Kentucky

        Lawrence County emergency director reflects on search for missing 6-year-old

        WLEX Web Staff
        Vote buttons

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky sees Democratic gains as voters focus on economy

        Karolina Buczek
      • Designer (6).png

        Covering Kentucky

        Political newcomer Roy Miller wins Junction City mayoral race

        Leigh Searcy
        Georgetown Mayor Burney Jenkins re-elected amid strong Scott County turnout

        Covering Kentucky

        Georgetown Mayor Burney Jenkins re-elected as voters turn out in strong numbers

        Carlee Hogsten
        Police lights

        Covering Kentucky

        4 minors injured after driver rear-ends Amish buggy, sheriff's office says

        WLEX Web Staff
      • Fatal Collision

        Covering Kentucky

        Man killed in Perry County crash, Kentucky State Police say

        WLEX Web Staff
        Cherif Millogo

        Sports

        Top 2027 basketball recruit Cherif Millogo commits to Kentucky

        WLEX Web Staff
        2026_MollyTuozzoBrooklynDeLeye_04ALS.JPG

        BBN Tonight

        Brooklyn DeLeye, Molly Tuozzo will return for 5th year with Kentucky Volleyball

        Maggie Davis
      • 11-4 Afternoon Highs.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        Heavy rain moves out Wednesday before a chilly weekend arrives

        Abby Summers
        poster_3b058b417b3c404c8b299a9529b29ed5.jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Senate President blames ads for costing Alvarado congressional race

        Michael Berk
        Renee Shaw.png

        Covering Kentucky

        Renee Shaw named KET's next Executive Director & CEO

        WLEX Web Staff
      • police

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky woman accused of strangling high school football player during game

        WLEX Web Staff
        Financial Markets

        National Politics

        Stocks surge as oil prices tumble following the US midterm elections

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Ryker Smith

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky father takes on 48-hour endurance challenge in memory of infant son

        Molly Demrow
      • slot0.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        A Wet Wednesday Inbound

        Tom Ackerman
        Brett Guthrie, Frank Pallone

        Covering Kentucky

        Incumbent Rep. Brett Guthrie wins reelection in US House District 2

        Rosemary Kelley
        Trump

        Covering Kentucky

        Longtime Rep. Andy Barr wins race for US Senate seat

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Zoom Diallo Manhattan Kentucky Basketball

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky soars to opening night win over Manhattan, 85-57

        Maggie Davis
        Linda Gorton (1) (1).jpg

        Covering Kentucky

        Linda Gorton wins reelection in race for Lexington mayor

        Rosemary Kelley
        Trump

        Covering Kentucky

        Ed Gallrein wins election for US House District 4 seat

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Zach Dembo for Congress

        Covering Kentucky

        Zach Dembo wins race for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District

        Rosemary Kelley
        Congress Epstein

        Covering Kentucky

        Rep. James Comer wins reelection for US House District 1

        Rosemary Kelley
        Harold Rogers

        Covering Kentucky

        Rep. Hal Rogers wins reelection to US House District 5

        Rosemary Kelley
      • Will Stein UK football team

        BBN Tonight

        Kentucky football ranked 6th in first College Football Playoff Projection

        Maggie Davis
        new voting laws

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentuckians vote to pass Amendment 1, limiting governor's pardon power

        Rosemary Kelley
        Congress New Member Orientation

        Covering Kentucky

        Rep. Morgan McGarvey wins reelection for U.S. House District 3

      • BBN Gameday UK Basketball Preview

        BBN Tonight

        WATCH: 2026 BBN Gameday Basketball Preview Special

        Noah Cierzan
        11-3 3 day forecast.jpg

        Daily Forecast

        Near-record warmth gives way to heavy rain and a weekend cooldown

        Abby Summers
        America-Votes-2026_1024x512.png

        Covering Kentucky

        LIVE UPDATES: Tracking the latest 2026 Kentucky midterm election updates

        LEX 18 News
      Previous Page Next Page
      • News
      • Weather
      • Sports
      • Community
      • BounceTV
      • Grit
      • Apps
      • About & Contact
      • TV Listings
      • Support
      • Sitemap
      • Do Not Sell My Info
      • Privacy Policy
      • Privacy Center
      • Journalism Ethics Guidelines
      • Terms of Use
      • EEO
      • Careers
      • FCC Public Files
      • FCC Application
      • Public File Contact Us
      • Accessibility Statement
      • Scripps Media Trust Center
      • Closed Captioning Contact
      • lex18
      • lex18news/?hl=en
      • lex18news
      • UCeu1N74PUB5qo5qbx3aSgdw
      • @lex18news
      Scripps News Group
      © 2026 Scripps Media, Inc
      Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way